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Webster 1913 Edition


Arrestment

Ar-rest′ment

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Noun.
[OF.
arrestement
.]
1.
(Scots Law)
The arrest of a person, or the seizure of his effects; esp., a process by which money or movables in the possession of a third party are attached.
2.
A stoppage or check.
Darwin.

Webster 1828 Edition


Arrestment

ARREST'MENT

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Noun.
The order of a judge by which a debtor to the arrestor's debtor is prohibited to make payment, till the debt due to the arrestor is paid or secured.